With over 200 student groups based at Durham Students’ Union, including everything from the Hummus Society to the Assassins Society, it’s no surprise that Durham’s student groups have been taking the national
Promoting student talent at DFoA’18
The Durham Festival of Arts (DFoA) has always sought to showcase the best talent from music and theatre in the Durham student community. This year, there has also been additional focus on
Having a Ball – a guide to university events
If you love dressing up, getting suited and booted, then Durham is the perfect place for you. The University hosts a huge number of amazing and varied events and balls
Aaron – a devised play for Durham Festival of the Arts
You turn eighteen and life seems full of endless roads down which you can wander. For some, however, their life has just two directions. Aaron explores the life of an
Bringing generations together
When I arrived in Durham back in 2016, I was unsure what to expect: who I would interact with, the doors that would be open to me, or how I
Swimming with the Durham Otters!
I signed up to volunteer with Durham Otters at the Freshers’ Fair three years ago when i first arrived at Durham, and have rarely missed a session since. I honestly
Sounds of Summer with music masterclasses
Durham Festival of the Arts 2018 promises three weeks of music, theatre, photography and masterclasses. I’m the Music Masterclasses Coordinator for the festival, so I’ve spent this year preparing tons of
Van Mildert – finalists at the international Green Gown Awards
After winning the UK and Ireland Green Gown Award Finals back in November, we were so excited to be heading to Marseille, France for the International final of the competition!
Launching our new look student blogs!
It’s over two years now since we launched the Durham Student Blog, a regular series of blogs written by current students to tell you what life is really like here at Durham University. We aim
Bowled over by South Africa
After waking up early to meet at 6am, the South Africa cricket tour 2018 had begun. And for the first time the women’s team, the arguably better half of Durham
How we got an invite to the Royal Wedding
It’s time to dust off the dicky bow and fasten on the fascinator; my partner and I are off to the wedding of the decade! How have we got an
Best places to study
We all have work to do in Durham, whether we like it or not (usually not). Finding an ideal place to get those essay deadlines met, or to finish those
On air with Purple Radio
I started Durham University back in 2016 and remember Fresher’s Fair being extremely full, with lots of people, tables, sweets, chocolates and sign-up sheets. Basically, it looked a little chaotic
Work hard, play hard but Stress Less!
Returning to Durham after a long Easter break to a term full of revision and exams can be a bit daunting – so much to do, so little time! Add to this
Exploring the region – Top three places to visit near Durham City
While many students find themselves stuck in the so-called ‘Durham bubble’, it is often because they have yet to discover the many places just outside of Durham City. Over the
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